Date Posted: 12/09/2024Req ID: 40947Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Citizen LabCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Senior Research Associate. The anticipated start date is February 1, 2025.The Citizen Lab ( https://citizenlab.ca/ ) is an interdisciplinary laboratory focusing on research, development, and high-level strategic policy and legal engagement at the intersection of information and communication technologies, human rights, and global security. The Senior Research Associate will report to the Citizen Lab Director.The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for leading research projects across a range of topics including but not limited to state surveillance of and digital threats against civil society in China and Chinese diaspora communities outside China, as well as biometric surveillance and digital identification programs implemented by state and non-state actors in key countries, including but not limited to China.Duties:Conducting primary research.Collecting and analyzing data.Producing written reports.Presenting research at public forums.Contributing to grant reporting and overall research program planning.Supervising junior staff, students, and fellows.Minimum Qualifications:Education: PhD in political science with a focus on East Asia.Experience: 7 years of experience in research and project management. Demonstrated academic publication record in relevant areas. Experience in consulting with and writing for think tanks and other non-academic organizations.Skills: Excellent research and analysis skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills. Superior problem-solving and analytical ability. Demonstrated knowledge of research methods and literature in relevant fields (e.g., Role of technology in authoritarian states, political repression in China). Demonstrated ability to communicate complex research methods and technical issues to individuals from a range of research and technical backgrounds. Fluent in writing and speaking in Mandarin Chinese.Other: Demonstrated ability to provide mentorship and act as a responsible supervisor for junior researchers and students. Demonstrated sensitivity to organizational priorities and able to meet multiple deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Shows initiative, good judgment and tact. Detail-oriented and accurate. Willingness and ability to learn new techniques on the job and keep up to date in the field.Additional skills required include project management, leadership, and interpersonal skills to assist in the guidance and implementation of the research project that is comprised of a multi-disciplinary and international team of scholars.Closing Date: 12/17/2024, 11:59 PM ETEmployee Group: Research AssociateAppointment Type: Grant - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R02 -- Sr. Research Associates $61,510 - $107,439 - $124,864 (open)Job Category: Research Administration & TeachingDiversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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